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Early 20th Century image
I just noticed the track that the gondolas are on - the one next to the new depot. Wow, talk about 'green' track! It reminds me of a temporary logging railroad spur. No tie plates, shored up with timb
I just noticed the track that the gondolas are on - the one next to the new depot. Wow, talk about 'green' track! It reminds me of a temporary logging railroad spur. No tie plates, shored up with timb
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L&N hopper far from home
I know from conversations and photographic evidence that foreign road cars didn't always get sent homeward promptly when empty. Sometimes, they were 'borrowed' for loading and sent wherever the load w
I know from conversations and photographic evidence that foreign road cars didn't always get sent homeward promptly when empty. Sometimes, they were 'borrowed' for loading and sent wherever the load w
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NYC USRA DESIGN STEEL BOXCARS
Bill, What era are the photos? I photographed some NYC 'USRA' survivors in company service in the early 1980s at Selkirk Yard, and built a Westerfield kit using those photos and some builders photos a
Bill, What era are the photos? I photographed some NYC 'USRA' survivors in company service in the early 1980s at Selkirk Yard, and built a Westerfield kit using those photos and some builders photos a
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NYC USRA DESIGN STEEL BOXCARS
I should also have asked about the car numbers in the photos. NYC had many series of these cars, not always the same. Todd Sullivan Liverpool, NY
I should also have asked about the car numbers in the photos. NYC had many series of these cars, not always the same. Todd Sullivan Liverpool, NY
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Todd Sullivan
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Box car interior
To add to Dennis's remarks, ... Boxcar interiors usually exhibited a certain amount of dirt and wear from various ladings. As boxcars aged and became more decrepit, they were suitable for lower and lo
To add to Dennis's remarks, ... Boxcar interiors usually exhibited a certain amount of dirt and wear from various ladings. As boxcars aged and became more decrepit, they were suitable for lower and lo
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Palomar Observatory Mirror Blank Delivery 5/12/1936
The mirror blank was made by Corning Incorporated (probably still the Corning Glass Works at that time) in Corning NY or Canton NY, hence the NYC freight cars. Todd Sullivan Liverpool NY (ex-Corning e
The mirror blank was made by Corning Incorporated (probably still the Corning Glass Works at that time) in Corning NY or Canton NY, hence the NYC freight cars. Todd Sullivan Liverpool NY (ex-Corning e
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Northern Pacific gondola pics please
Hi Steve, You could start with a copy of Morning Sun's NP Color Guide book, since there are 12 color photos of NP gondolas in it. You might also look on the NP society's pages to see if there are any
Hi Steve, You could start with a copy of Morning Sun's NP Color Guide book, since there are 12 color photos of NP gondolas in it. You might also look on the NP society's pages to see if there are any
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Todd Sullivan
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Northern Pacific gondola pics please
Hi Steve, Sugar beets were not a PacNW crop, at least around Portland, OR, sow I never saw any in that kind of service. There were 5 series of composite GS gons in 1940, according to the Leach 1940 di
Hi Steve, Sugar beets were not a PacNW crop, at least around Portland, OR, sow I never saw any in that kind of service. There were 5 series of composite GS gons in 1940, according to the Leach 1940 di
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That MILW 40-footer (was Re: Speedwitch restocks and a few O scale things)
Westerfield used to make a USRA single sheathed kit in the MILW variation, but the USRA S/S kit has been under revision to a one-piece body version for a while. In the January 1952 ORER, the MILW had
Westerfield used to make a USRA single sheathed kit in the MILW variation, but the USRA S/S kit has been under revision to a one-piece body version for a while. In the January 1952 ORER, the MILW had
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Todd Sullivan
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Somewhat Enhanced kit C&NW riveted side 40' PS-1 box car
Hi Andy, I am very interested in a CNW riveted PS-1 kits #3 (first priority) or #2 (second priority). To assist with your efforts, I have 2 of the IMRC 10'-6" AAR boxcar kits and 3 of the 10'-0" 1937
Hi Andy, I am very interested in a CNW riveted PS-1 kits #3 (first priority) or #2 (second priority). To assist with your efforts, I have 2 of the IMRC 10'-6" AAR boxcar kits and 3 of the 10'-0" 1937
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Somewhat Enhanced kit C&NW riveted side 40' PS-1 box car
Oooops. I'm red faced - that email was supposed to go to Andy Carlson only. My apologies. Todd Sullivan Liverpool, NY
Oooops. I'm red faced - that email was supposed to go to Andy Carlson only. My apologies. Todd Sullivan Liverpool, NY
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Glue for P2K E unit pilot
Hi Dave, Mike Rose sells a kind of epoxy ("Cypoxy") that is not cheap but apparently creates a strong molecular bond between most materials, and seems particularly good on most plastics, even engineer
Hi Dave, Mike Rose sells a kind of epoxy ("Cypoxy") that is not cheap but apparently creates a strong molecular bond between most materials, and seems particularly good on most plastics, even engineer
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Glue for P2K E unit pilot
Hi Dave, Apologies - I didn't realize you were down under. As another thought, I've had better than average results with Plastruct orange label cement - the one for styrene and ABS. From the smell, it
Hi Dave, Apologies - I didn't realize you were down under. As another thought, I've had better than average results with Plastruct orange label cement - the one for styrene and ABS. From the smell, it
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Atlas FGE reefer
This Atlas model is definitely the ex-Branchline Trains AC&F reefer. The hatches, recessed side sill and steps are the easiest spotting features. While not appropriate for FGEX, AFAIK, they are fine m
This Atlas model is definitely the ex-Branchline Trains AC&F reefer. The hatches, recessed side sill and steps are the easiest spotting features. While not appropriate for FGEX, AFAIK, they are fine m
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perishable traffic patterns
Really interesting data, Charles. A question: How did you determine the number of interchanges for each load? I understand the numbers of originating ("Orig") and terminating ("Term") loads, but I did
Really interesting data, Charles. A question: How did you determine the number of interchanges for each load? I understand the numbers of originating ("Orig") and terminating ("Term") loads, but I did
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B&O 325156 hopper car
Scott, The photo certainly looks like Cranberry Grade. The quad hopper is a B&O, judging from the location and shape of the lettering and herald - probably from one of the W-2 classes. The 325156 twin
Scott, The photo certainly looks like Cranberry Grade. The quad hopper is a B&O, judging from the location and shape of the lettering and herald - probably from one of the W-2 classes. The 325156 twin
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41-foot gon questions - MDC 10-panel edition
About MDC models.... When Jim Eager and I started approaching model manufacturers many years ago about making models of real freight cars, we found that MDC's owner (who was not a modeler or railfan -
About MDC models.... When Jim Eager and I started approaching model manufacturers many years ago about making models of real freight cars, we found that MDC's owner (who was not a modeler or railfan -
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NYC 19000 Series Caboose
True Line Trains also offers (or will offer) a model of that NYS caboose. See Caboose - NYC/Rutland Standard - True Line Trains Caboose - NYC/Rutland Standard - True Line Trains The NYC "Standard" Cab
True Line Trains also offers (or will offer) a model of that NYS caboose. See Caboose - NYC/Rutland Standard - True Line Trains Caboose - NYC/Rutland Standard - True Line Trains The NYC "Standard" Cab
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Todd Sullivan
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MECHANICAL REFRIGERATOR CARS
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Pacific HO produced a flat model in plastic and white metal with wire grabs, separate ladders and full brake rigging of the first variant of the mechanical
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Pacific HO produced a flat model in plastic and white metal with wire grabs, separate ladders and full brake rigging of the first variant of the mechanical
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plastic solvent cements - again
Hi Ed, I still like Testor's Plastic Cement. It has a decent working time, and I use it 95% of the time in assembling plastic models and parts. It actually can be used to clean brushes that have paint
Hi Ed, I still like Testor's Plastic Cement. It has a decent working time, and I use it 95% of the time in assembling plastic models and parts. It actually can be used to clean brushes that have paint
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